Terry Morrison
***** **** *** ******* ***** ~ Wadsworth, IL 60083
312-***-**** ~ http://www.zapmore.com ~ *****@**************.***
Visionary Marketing Leader
Highly accomplished and award-winning marketing executive with expertise in
directing market and competitive analysis, target audience segmentation and
benchmarking, strategic integrated marketing communications program
development, brand management, online marketing, creative development and
implementation. Creative visionary with proven success in internal and
external communications initiatives, engaging and converting new customers,
increasing market share, and identifying growth and market opportunities.
Adept in performing within dynamically changing marketing environments
requiring focused decision-making. Significant B2B and B2C experience in
the private and public sectors.
Competitive Analysis ( Channel & Business Development ( Market Research
& Analysis
Creative Direction & Integrated Marketing ( Strategic Planning (
Project Management
Brand Management ( Revenue Growth ( Social Media & Digital Marketing (
Innovative Team Leadership
Professional Experience
ZAPMORE CONSULTING (2003 - Present)
A high-impact business consulting, strategic planning, performance-oriented
integrated marketing communications firm.
President
Manage all aspects of strategic coaching and consulting, integrated
marketing communications program development and tactical implementation
for financial and professional services firms. Cultivate positive and
enduring relationships with strategic partners, internal and external
audiences. Provide expertise in developing integrated marketing program
strategies and plans to build visibility, sales and channel impact and
strengthen brand and reputation management. Extensive B2B with public
sector experience.
. Currently analyze market conditions/opportunities and deliver
marketing strategies and solutions for the Public Sector Solutions and
Treasury Management Services teams of JPMorgan Chase as a marketing
communications expert.
. Have served as a long-term contracted marketing consultant;
developing program strategies and implementation for constituent and
state agency outreach communications.
. Contracted for five years as the marketing expert for Devon Bancorp, a
family owned community bank operating on Chicago's north side.
SLACK BARSHINGER & PARTNERS (2000 - 2002)
An integrated marketing communications agency specializing in B2B
clientele.
Partner/Group Account Director
Selected as the Group Account Director for the Financial Services and High
Tech practice areas, which included driving long-term strategic planning to
protect and enhance the agency's competitive position in key market
segments. Directed account development, team development, training, and
forecasting activities. Provided leadership and direction to creative,
account, production, and technology departments. Established the first
account team training/sales incentive programs. Launched the agency's first
internship program.
. Managed the most successful campaign work in the history of the agency
through the market launch of EFTPS On-Line for the U.S. Department of
the Treasury, IRS, and OMB, which included providing innovative
solutions, enhancing efficiency, and increasing time to market.
. Received top national Creative and ROI Performance Awards from peers
for performance excellence on the campaign.
. Achieved the highest client and team satisfaction ratings among all
agency leaders.
. Led efforts to formalize a media planning and buying service, which
enhanced the online and interactive media expertise and marketability
of the firm.
EARLY CAREER
Group Account Director - McKinney Advertising and Public Relations
Manager, Chicago Office - Fallon McElligott
Account Director - Frankel & Company
Education / Credentials
CAPM
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
MS, Integrated Marketing Communications
MEDILL SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AT NORTHWESTER UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
Recipient of the Robert E. "Buck" Buchanan Award - Presented by the
IMC/Medill faculty to the student with a superior understanding of how all
media opportunities can most effectively deliver targeted customer
contacts.
BS, Marketing & Business
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Chicago, IL
Awards
Business Marketing Association
Tower Awards - For Outstanding Business to Business Marketing
Communications Programs
Best in Show ~ 2 Golds ~ 2 Silvers
Pro-Comm Awards - Marketing Communications Programs Noteworthy for
Exceptional Return on Investment
3 Best in Division Awards